3 January 2018 The following is a joint statement from Dr Edwin Borman, Medical Director, Deirdre Fowler, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Quality and Sara Biffen, Interim Chief Operating Officer. “People will be aware of reports across the national media about the considerable difficulties that the NHS as a whole is experiencing this winter. “As we have publicised recently, The [...]
20 December 2017 Medical experts from across the world descended on Shropshire’s two acute hospitals this week as part of their mission to eradicate cervical cancer globally. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princes Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, is recognised as one of the UK leaders in the [...]
20 December 2017 A six-year-old who spent last Christmas in hospital after being diagnosed with Leukaemia has returned – to spread cheer to other youngsters spending this festive season away from home. Liam, his brother Callum, dad Andy and mum Kerry deliver presents to eight-year-old Paige Kendal Liam Finazzi came to the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford [...]
20 December 2017 The following message is from our partners at Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Christmas can be one of the busiest times of the year for everyone which is why the local NHS is reminding people that having essential medicines at home, will keep us enjoying the festive season. During the festive period, your first point [...]
14 December 2017 Children’s inpatient services at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford are extremely busy and parents are asked to think carefully about whether a trip to hospital is really necessary. Children suffering from minor illnesses or injuries are being advised to use other more appropriate health services and allow hospitals to focus on those children with serious [...]
11 December 2017 Services at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals are returning to normal after severe weather caused the cancellation of Outpatient appointments and non-emergency operations today. But the heavy snow has led to the suspension of some maternity services at Shrewsbury Midwife Led Unit (MLU). The decision to cancel appointments was taken due to a combination of factors including advice [...]
1 December 2017 The following information is from our partners at Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) An improved model for midwifery led care to provide a wider and more accessible service for local mums and their families is being proposed by Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin CCGs following a major review. The review has included the [...]
28 November 2017 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals is working hard to prevent patients from falling. The issue of falls is one that affects the whole of the NHS. According to the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA), there will be between 5-18 falls per 1,000 bed-days in acute hospitals. Factors such as cognitive impairment (delirium or dementia), [...]
28 November 2017 A new MRI scanner has been lifted into place at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) as part of a £1.7 million investment. The new scanner is lifted into place The scanner – which aims to improve treatment and offer faster and more accurate information – was installed at the Treatment Centre on Sunday (26 November). A [...]
28 November 2017 The following information is from our colleagues at Telford & Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Telford residents who have Type 2 diabetes are being urged to book a place on a free course to learn what they can do to manage their condition. There are 500 places available on the 2.5 hour course which will give patients [...]
